Thunder on the Strip kicks off 16th year

GLADWINThe engines have cooled, but the excitement still lingers – Thunder on the Strip has once again delivered an unforgettable day of drag racing at the Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport!

Governor Whitmer honors Michigan’s EMS

LANSINGTo honor the life-saving health care provided by Michigan’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) practitioners every day, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed May 18-24 as EMS Recognition Week in Michigan.

Michiganders reminded to leave hitchhiking pests behind during this camping season

LANSINGAs camping season kicks off, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is urging outdoor enthusiasts to help prevent the spread of invasive plant pests and diseases by not moving untreated firewood.

Complete Health Park founder charged with multiple felonies for misusing state grant funds

LANSINGMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced multiple felony charges on May 15 against David Coker Jr., 51, of Clare, related to his management of a legislative grant awarded to Complete Health Park, a non-profit Coker established to develop a health and recreation complex.

BFD unveils new electric vehicle

BEAVERTONThe Beaverton Fire Department (BFD) is proud to introduce the newest addition to the fleet – a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV!

Kiwanis Club applauds GHS Key Club graduates

GLADWINGladwin Kiwanis Club is celebrating the graduation of nine Gladwin High School Seniors who are a part of the Key Club.They are being recognized for their leadership and service to the high school, community and the world.

Man convicted of three counts of CSC

LANSINGn May 16, Geral Whitney, 69, of Harrison,Owas found guilty by a St. Joseph County jury of one count of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and two counts of Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Sacred Heart Bazaar in November

GLADWINSacred Heart will its annual holiday bazaar on November 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and November 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Center located at 402 N. Silverleaf in Gladwin.For more information call the parish office at 989-4267154.

Representative Schuette honored with Legislator of the Year Award

LANSINGState Representative Bill G. Schuette has been named the Michigan Manufacturers Association’s Legislator of the Year.Schuette has been a consistent advocate for keeping manufacturing jobs in Michigan while working to bring additional transformational opportunities to the state.

Gov. Whitmer submits request for major disaster declaration to help recover from devastating ice storm

LANSINGGovernor Gretchen Whitmer submitted a formal request for a major disaster declaration to help Northern Michigan recover and rebuild from the historic ice storms that hit the region hard in late March.